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2,800+ exhibitors at CBME China 2026

Informa Markets’ CBME China 2026 will open from 15th to 17th July, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) Shanghai, targeting as the world largest maternity, baby & children expo. More than 2,800 exhibitors will showcase over 4,200 brands, occupying an exhibition area of 270,000 m2.

Hyve acquires LegalTechTalk

Hyve announced the acquisition of LegalTechTalk, Europe’s leading event for legal technology and transformation, with US expansion on the horizon. Under the acquisition, LegalTechTalk, founded in 2024, will bring together senior decision-makers from across the legal ecosystem to shape the future of the industry. The upcoming editions will run from 16th to 17th June 2027 in London and from 13th to 15th December 2027 in Miami. No financial details were released for the transaction.

RX announces leadership transition in France

International exhibition company, RX Global, announced Michel Filzi, President of RX France, will retire next year, after 27 years with the company. At the same time, the company has also appointed Filippo Rean, currently Managing Director of the RX France Hub, as President of RX France, effective 14th September. After taking the role of President of RX France, Rean will report to Hugh Jones, RX CEO. Rean, joined RX in 2010, led MIPIM and held senior leadership positions across several of the company’s brands.